Youth Chapters 1-4
In which a young man, on the cusp of youth, experiences the stirring of moral awakening and the hopeful blossoming of virtuous resolution amidst the tender, awakening beauty of early spring. His refle...
12 Mar 29min
Boyhood Chapters 25-27
In which the young narrator observes the contrasting characters of his brother Woloda’s friends, particularly the passionate and shy Prince Nechludoff, whose earnest discussions reveal a shared affini...
11 Mar 17min
Boyhood Chapters 21-24
In which young Katenka and Lubotshka, two distinct yet intertwined girls, reveal the subtle contrasts of youth and character amidst the ebb of family life and affections. The household experiences ten...
10 Mar 15min
Boyhood Chapters 17-20
In which the narrator wrestles with the peculiar bitterness and humiliations wrought by St. Jerome’s harsh discipline and the sorrows of unrequited affection amidst the servants, while reflecting upon...
9 Mar 28min
Boyhood Chapters 13-16
In which the tender dynamics of childish games mix with the pangs of jealousy and youthful conspiracies, leading to a sudden and severe lesson in obedience that casts a shadow over the household. Amid...
8 Mar 27min
Boyhood Chapters 9-12
In which a loyal and spirited soldier named Karl Ivanitch recounts his stirring adventures during the Napoleonic wars, his captivity, and eventual return to his family, marked by both hardship and une...
7 Mar 26min
Boyhood Chapters 5-8
In which the tender observations of youth unveil the subtle pains and jealousies that attend the relationship between elder and younger brothers, casting light upon the delicate balance of affection a...
6 Mar 25min
Boyhood Chapters 1-4
In which a leisurely journey through stirring spring landscapes and passing human scenes unfolds, imparting fresh sensations to the young narrator as he contemplates a world beyond his former narrow h...
5 Mar 33min
